PS 227 Cognitive Psychology: 3 semester hours
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the field of cognitive psychology. The course summarizes experimental research in cognitive psychology, discusses the major theories in the field, and attempts to relate the research and theories to cognitive tasks that people, like you, encounter in everyday life - for example, reading, driving, studying, judging advertising claims, evaluating legal testimony, solving problems on the job, and making healthcare decisions. Includes.